English 5

Learning objective:
Learn about the content and format of Linguaskill
Module I: Speaking
 Linguaskill familiarization session
Session 4
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Learn about the content and format of Linguaskill Module I: Speaking

Lesson Overview:
1. GET STARTED: Getting to know the test format

2. PREPARE: Speaking tips- Part 1

3. PRACTISE: Speaking exercises- Part 1

4. PREPARE: Speaking tips- Part 2

5. PRACTISE: Speaking exercises- Part 2

6. PREPARE: Speaking tips- Part 3 & 4

7. PRACTISE: Speaking exercises- Part 3

 Linguaskill familiarization session
Session 4
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Know the structure for Linguaskill Module I: Speaking
Lesson Overview

8. PRACTISE: Speaking exercises- Part 4

9. PREPARE: Speaking tips- Part 5

10. PRACTISE: Speaking exercises- Part 5

11. PROGRESS CHECK

GET STARTED
Getting to know the test format
Module II: Listening & Reading
Module I: Speaking
Length: About 60–85 minutes
Number of
Length: About 15 minutes Variable
questions:
Number of
5
questions: • Read and select
Types of
• Gapped sentences
• Part 1: Interview questions –
• Multiple-choice gap-fill
Types of • Part 2: Reading aloud Reading
• Open gap-fill
questions – • Part 3: Long turn 1 tasks:
• Extended reading
Speaking • Part 4: Long turn 2
tasks: • Part 5: Communication
activity Types of
questions – • Listen and select
Listening • Extended listening
tasks:
PREPARE
Speaking tips - Part 1 Interview:

Interview: In this part of the exam you have ● Think about your hobbies and what you like
to answers eight questions about to do in your free time. These are topics
themselves (the first two questions are not
that will likely be covered during the
marked).
“interview.”
● Prepare some answers to these types of
questions and write down your statements.
This will really help you improve your
answers and tick the examiner's marking
criteria boxes.
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 1
You will be asked 8 questions. Listen to each question and answer after 20 seconds
(your instructor will tell you to do so).
For questions 1–4, you will have 10 seconds to speak.

1. What’s your name?

2. How do you spell your family name?

3. Where are you from?

4. Do you work or are you a student?

PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 1
You will be asked 8 questions. Listen to each question and answer after 20 seconds
(your instructor will tell you to do so).
For questions 5–8, you will have 20 seconds to speak.

5. What do you enjoy doing at weekends?

6. How would your best friend describe you?

7. What’s the best thing that happened to you last week?

8. Where would you like to live in the future?

PREPARE
Speaking tips - Part 2
Read aloud:
Reading aloud: In this part of the exam
• Practice reading different types of texts
you have to read eight sentences aloud.
aloud.

• Focus on clear pronunciation and

intonation.

• Pay attention to your pacing and avoid

rushing.
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 2
You will see 8 sentences on the screen. You will have 10 seconds to read each
sentence aloud after 10 seconds. Your instructor will time your answers.

The biggest challenge is to avoid distractions while working on an

important project.
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 2
You will see 8 sentences on the screen. You will have 10 seconds to read each
sentence aloud after 10 seconds. Your instructor will time your answers.

I find it very fascinating that we meet so many people daily and never talk
to them.
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 2
You will see 8 sentences on the screen. You will have 10 seconds to read each
sentence aloud after 10 seconds. Your instructor will time your answers.

Before you start shadowing in English, make sure you are in a quiet place.
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 2
You will see 8 sentences on the screen. You will have 10 seconds to read each
sentence aloud after 10 seconds. Your instructor will time your answers.

The biggest challenge is to avoid distractions while working on an

important project.
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 2
You will see 8 sentences on the screen. You will have 10 seconds to read each
sentence aloud after 10 seconds. Your instructor will time your answers.

No sooner had we signed the agreement than we realized we didn’t

consider one important matter.
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 2
You will see 8 sentences on the screen. You will have 10 seconds to read each
sentence aloud after 10 seconds. Your instructor will time your answers.

The other night, Will and I were sitting down to dinner when we heard a
thump above our heads.
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 2
You will see 8 sentences on the screen. You will have 10 seconds to read each
sentence aloud after 10 seconds. Your instructor will time your answers.

We live in an old house, so we just shrugged it off and started eating.

PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 2
You will see 8 sentences on the screen. You will have 10 seconds to read each
sentence aloud after 10 seconds. Your instructor will time your answers.

Never have we been informed that the insurance company would not
cover these injuries.
PREPARE Long turn:
Speaking tips - Part 3 • Answer the question as fully as possible.

Long turn: In this part of the exam you are • Give examples, expand on your points and where possible

given a topic to talk about for one minute. use a variety of language (e.g. structures, vocabulary etc.)

40 seconds are allowed for preparation • Make sure you use the preparation time to think about
what you’re going to say

• Use a pencil and paper to make notes on what you’re

going to say

• Don’t worry if you get interrupted before the end of your

answer – you won’t be penalized for this

• Don’t worry about talking about everything you see – you

can pick out what you think are the most important things
to talk about
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 3
You will have 1 minute to talk about a topic. First, you have 40 seconds to read the
task and prepare what you are going to say. You will then have 1 minute to speak.
Please speak for all the time you have. Your instructor will time your answers.

Talk about the importance of winning a competition for an

athlete.

You should say:

• benefits they may receive

• the importance of international validation and recognition
• what difficulties people might be having
 PREPARE Long turn:
Speaking tips - Part 4 • Answer the question as fully as possible.

Long turn 2: In this part of the exam you are • Give examples, expand on your points and where possible

given one or more graphics (for example a use a variety of language (e.g. structures, vocabulary etc.)

chart, diagram or information sheet) to talk • Make sure you use the preparation time to think about
about for one minute. One minute is allowed what you’re going to say
for preparation
• Use a pencil and paper to make notes on what you’re
going to say

• Don’t worry if you get interrupted before the end of your

answer – you won’t be penalized for this

• Don’t worry about talking about everything you see – you

can pick out what you think are the most important things
to talk about
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 4
Your English-speaking friend wants to buy a new car. She has asked you for your
opinion on the matter. Have a look at the diagram and explain the information to your
friend.
You have 40 seconds to prepare your answer and 1 minute to speak.
Please, speak for all the time you have. You will be able to look at the diagram during
your answer as well.
PREPARE Communication activity:

Speaking tips - Part 5 • Answer the questions as fully as possible.

Communication activity: In this part of the • Give examples, expand on your points and where
exam you have to give your opinion in the possible use a variety of language (e.g. structures,
form of short responses to five questions vocabulary etc.)
related to one topic. 40 seconds are allowed
• Use the preparation time to look at the bullet
for preparation
points and think about the topic, what questions
you could be asked and the vocabulary you will
need to use

• Use a pencil and paper to make notes on what

you’re going to say

• Don’t worry if you get interrupted before the end of

your answer – you won’t be penalized for this
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 5
You will hear five questions about a topic. First, you have 40 seconds to read the task.
After you hear each question, you will have 20 seconds to give your answer. Please
speak for all the time you have. Your instructor will time your answers.

A journalist will ask you 5 different questions related to different topics connected
about Jobs and Technology.

He will ask you questions about:

• influence of technology in the job market

• jobs that are on the ball
• working from home
• addition to social networks
• staying updated technology-wise
PRACTISE
Speaking exercises- Part 5
You will hear five questions about a topic. First, you have 40 seconds to read the task.
After you hear each question, you will have 20 seconds to give your answer. Please
speak for all the time you have. Your instructor will time your answers.

Question 1. How do you think technology will affect the job market in the foreseeable future?

Question 2. What kind of jobs have grown in popularity thanks to technology?

Question 3. Are you of the thought that most people will work from home in the future?

Question 4. What is your advice in order to have a balance use of social networks?

Question 5. Do you think that owning the latest technological gadgets is out of reach for most

people?
PROGRESS CHECK

Now I know . . .

❑ the content and format of Linguaskill

module I- Speaking.
 SOURCES
❑ Linguaskill: Speaking. Practce Questons- Level B2 :

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyymSkRlCSY&t=1s

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV5uOrruknU

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N20jOJDYyYA

❑ Linguaskill Speaking: Speaking/ test advice for the candidate:

- https://ready4cambridge.com/creating-emphasis-c1-advanced-grammar/

- https://engexam.info/cae-speaking-part-2-examples/cae-speaking-part-2-card

s-set-3-sample-answers/

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyymSkRlCSY
English 5
Thank you!